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Location
Carol Stream, IL 41.92-88.14 60188US
Meetups
7 so far
Members
170 STARs
Rating
Shoestring travelers and roadtrippers 5.00 5.0017
Meetup topics
Founded
May 21, 2009

Do you like to travel but don't feel the need to stay in posh hotels or go for fancy meals? Love to just get in the car and go somewhere when you've got a day or two off? Believe in arranging the travel yourself thanks to the fabulous Internet? This is the group for you! Whether you are looking for people to travel with, ideas for roadtrips, help arranging your own travels, or just sharing money saving travel tips, you are welcome in this group.

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Our next MeetupHoliday meet 'n' greet

Where?
Not chosen yet
Who’s coming?
9 Yes / 0 Maybe
( 16 spots left — RSVP deadline: December 18, 2009 8:00 PM )

Want to attend?

With the weather being iffy for travel, and the holidays tapping our cash and time, we thought it would be best to have a casual get-together instead of a trip for December. There are many in the group that have expressed that they'd like to meet members of the group at an event like this prior to traveling together, so voilą here is your chance! Come hungry; we'll have plenty of finger foods and wonderful holiday treats. Read more

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What members are saying

 This is a fun group to hang out with. 

Mary

 It's an ideal way to meet new people, have fun traveling with others who love to fun, yet stick to a budget. ... 

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What's new?

  • Dec 3
    • New member
      “I love traveling and up until recently most of it has been internationally. I'm lookingofr a way to meet new people and have some fun new adventures without spending thousands.”
  • Nov 21
    • New member
      “I'm a down-to-earth person who enjoys getting to know the places I visit. Its not the five-star hotel that makes a trip memorable -- its the people you journey with and the adventure.”
  • Nov 17
    • New Greeting for
      “Welcome, Amanda!! I LOVE your idea of taking spur-of-the-moment trips; keep me in mind if there's something you decide to do (on a weekend, of course). Shelly”
      posted by Shelly
    • New member
      “I'm new to the Midwest and when I lived in the south loved loved loved (!) going on spur of the moment road trips. I would love to get to know the Midwest in this fashion and to join a group that could offer unknown destinations would be great!”
  • Nov 15
    • New member
      “We are always looking for travel opportunities and new adventures.”
    • New member
      “I'm a big fan of road trips and short getaways. And to get to meet other people would be great!”
  • Nov 12
  • Nov 10
    • New member
      “I see traveling as a means to broaden my horizons.”

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